Some ideas and questions about the FORD 8.8 axle:

Thanks.
My idea was to juggle the parts to get 2 rear axles for two cars while leaving the axle housings looking unmolested.....sort of.
I can weld but I worry about warping or distortion of the axle tubes. It seems that if I welded the tube slightly of square, the bearing would wear too fast, the brake may overheat or the alignment of the car may be a problem.